Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Brake Power Booster Unit R&R
Removal
Ensure the foam insulator on the
mounting surface of the power vacuum brake booster withdraws with the booster. |
1. |
Remove the underhood electrical center. |
2. |
Without draining the engine coolant
or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the surge tank. |
3. |
Disconnect the power brake booster
vacuum check valve and hose from the vacuum brake booster and position
aside. |
4. |
Remove the master cylinder. |
5. |
Remove the brake pressure modulator
valve (BPMV) assembly. |
6. |
Remove the driver knee bolster. |
7. |
Remove the power vacuum brake booster
pushrod retainer (1), Fig. 1. |
8. |
Disconnect the power vacuum brake booster
pushrod from the brake pedal. |
9. |
Remove the vacuum brake booster nuts
(1), Fig. 2. |
10. |
Carefully pull the power vacuum brake
booster forward until the mounting studs clear the instrument panel. |
11. |
Remove the vacuum brake booster (1),
Fig. 3. |
12. |
Inspect the power vacuum brake booster
gasket (1) for damage and replace if necessary, Fig. 4. |
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Installation
Ensure the foam insulator on the
mounting surface of the power vacuum brake booster is properly installed
on the booster. |
1. |
Install the power vacuum brake booster
gasket. |
2. |
While guiding the power vacuum brake
booster pushrod and mounting studs through the instrument panel,
install the power vacuum brake booster. |
3. |
Install the power vacuum brake booster
nuts and torque to 18 ft. lbs. |
4. |
Connect the power vacuum brake booster
pushrod to the brake pedal. |
5. |
Install the power vacuum brake booster
pushrod retainer. |
6. |
Rotate the power vacuum brake booster
pushrod retainer 360° to ensure it is properly installed. |
7. |
Install the driver knee bolster. |
9. |
Install the master cylinder. |
10. |
Connect the power vacuum brake booster
vacuum check valve and hose to the vacuum brake booster. |
11. |
Install the surge tank. |
12. |
Install the underhood electrical center. |
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Fig.
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Fig.
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Fig.
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2.4L
A small amount of denatured alcohol
may be used to ease assembly. Do not use soap.
1.
With the engine OFF, apply and release
the brake pedal se ...
A small amount of denatured alcohol
may be used to ease assembly. Do not use soap.
1.
With the engine OFF, apply and release
the brake pedal several ...